Six Senses Douro Valley

This is probably one of the best property to stay in Portugal so our expectations were high for the price charged per night. Views and location were amazing. View from the room was amazing. Food and especially the breakfast was the best we have had in a long time, for the main reason that everything is pretty much farm to table and you do taste the difference. The spa was also worth the experience So why one star less, the room: We had hoped for a better more exclusive room experience in line with the four seasons and the ritz Carlton reserve hotels but that did not happen. Overall, a good experience and we will not forget the food at this place.

Everything about Six Senses Douro is a delight to the senses -- the aesthetic, the nature, the decor, the food and wine, and the truly sublime setting. The staff go out of their way to attend to your every need and the service is friendly and personable without being stuffy. The fresh ingredients from the gardens are a treat and the spa and wellness experiences are really fabulous. This is one of the great hotel properties in the world that you want to come back to, and which should be on every serious traveler's bucket list. Loved the breakfast too of buffet and à la carte options.

There was a time when the Douro Valley offered something truly rare: authenticity. It was a land of soulful vineyards, river-bound stories, and warm hospitality — accessible not just to elite tourists, but to Portuguese families like mine, who’ve sailed these waters for decades and called this valley a second home. I remember my first stay at Six Senses: a refined experience at €300–€400 a night, which, though high-end, felt justified. The service was exceptional, the setting magical, and the sense of place — intact. Those days, it seems, have long since sailed downriver. Now? Try north of €2,000 per night. For a hotel room. In Portugal. Yes, the amenities are excellent. Yes, the grounds are beautiful. But no, they are not two-thousand-euros-a-night beautiful. Not even close. What we’re witnessing is a sad transformation: the Douro being polished into a version of itself that caters exclusively to global wealth, while quietly — or not so quietly — pushing away the very people and culture that gave it soul. You’ll still find authentic quintas throughout the region: family-run, deeply rooted, and delightfully unpolished — offering wine, food, and true Portuguese warmth at a fraction of the price. But places like Six Senses are leading a different charge, slowly but surely converting the Douro into a new “Tuscany”, where ultra-luxury replaces local charm, and Portugal becomes a postcard for others to enjoy — while the locals are priced out of their own story. As the saying goes, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” And at €2,000 a night, the value here feels more like a carefully curated illusion than anything genuinely Portuguese. I left with one certainty: next time, I’ll choose heart over hype — and stay where the Douro still speaks its native tongue.

Great hotel for a business retreat with SLT. Marianna the perfect host and Joel hotel Manager always on hand. The staff team were great. The hotel setting is stunning. Transfer from Porto a bit longer than ideal but we could land nearby sadly due to restrictions. The Spa and Padel is good. The food is outstanding and all operated beautifully.

I had high expectations and it exceeded all of them. Six Senses Douro Valley has spoiled us for all other hotels and resorts. Loved the property, the staff, our room, the wine tasting, the hike around the property (Pacheca is about 45-60 minutes away on foot and was well worth the effort), the food, location...I could go on and on. Just book it and know that you will love it, too.

This is an extraordinary property and we had a wonderful stay. The views are spectacular and the staff incredibly helpful. The breakfast experience is amazing. Wonder dishes prepared in a wood burning oven that are unique and not just the typical omelet bar. Dena in the breakfast room made us feel welcome each morning. The indoor pool and steam rooms are very therapeutic and relaxing. The welcome snacks and port are delicious and refreshed during our stay. At 3:30 they put out finger snacks that are free and fun. And we had dinner one night in the bar with creative drinks and snacks. The concierge helped line up a car to take us to town and pick us up one night which was great. And the room amenities are equally terrific. One of the nicest spas anywhere in the world!